# WCAG 2.2 – 1.3.6 Identify Purpose

- Level: AAA
- Principle: 1 Perceivable
- Guideline: 1.3 Adaptable
- Introduced in: WCAG 2.1

## What the rule requires

The purpose of regions, buttons and links can be determined from code. Tools can then show familiar symbols or hide what is not essential.

## How to get it right

Use landmarks such as <nav>, <main>, <search> and suitable ARIA roles. Always use the same names for the same functions.

## Who benefits

- People with cognitive disabilities

## Sources

- [This rule on wcag.dehl.net](https://wcag.dehl.net/en/wcag/1-3-6/)
- [Official W3C explanation](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/Understanding/identify-purpose)
- [Techniques (WCAG Quick Reference)](https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG22/quickref/#identify-purpose)

_Plain-language explanation. Only the original W3C text is normative._